Courses

XYZ Milling Machine with tools on the bed

1st Year | Machine Tools Lab

Students get a 2 hour training session on the lathe and mill. They work in pairs to turn a small wheel for a lego car and mill a bracket for the lego tricycle.

To find out more, students can view the Engineering Part IA - Labs Moodle Page

 

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Offset Cantelever Truss build out of steel sheet and angle on a bench

1st Year | Structural Design Course

Students work in pairs to design and build trusses out of steel and aluminium angle and sheet. The design task can be anything from an offset cantelever to a bridge. They are then tested to destruction in the structures lab.

To find out more, students can view the Structural Design Course Moodle Page 

 

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tabletop line following robots

2nd Year | Integrated Design Project

Students work in multidisciplinary teams to build the mechanics, electronics and code for a line following robot challenge. The task changes with every cohort so prepare to be suprised by what your robot has to do. It often involves identifying, and carrying objects around the arena.

To find out more, students can view the Integrated Design Project Moodle Page 

 

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games controller disassembled on table

3rd Year | Product Disassembly 

Students work in pairs to take apart household products. It provides a good opportunity to learn about choice of material and process in design and manufacture. 

To find out more, students can view the Product Disassembly Moodle Page 

 

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Desktop sized dome structure with fake grass sprinkled around

3rd Year | Part IIA Project

Students can choose from a range of projects in the 3rd year and often work in teams. These run from February to June.

To find out more, students can view the Part IIA Projects Moodle Page

 

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Student in workshop building assembling plastic casing on the bench

4th Year | Part IIB Project

4th year project students and are welcome to use any materials and equipment the Dyson Centre has to offer. Feel free to drop by the Dyson Centre Desk to consult our resident technicians on how to approach any practical problems involved.

To find out more, students can search for Part IIB Projects on Moodle

James Dyson Foundation Bursary

IIB project students can also apply for James Dyson Foundation Undergraduate Bursary to get extra funding for their project. Successful candidates get the opportunity to display their completed project at an annual outreach event in the Dyson Centre known as Dyson Day.

Find out more and apply for the James Dyson Foundation Bursary